Trainee Associate Surveyor

Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme

As the future of e.surv, our trainee surveyors play a vital role in shaping our company. Surveying is in our DNA and we’re passionate about inspiring the next generation of property experts. If you’re thinking of training to be a residential surveyor, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve worked with our most experienced technical experts to develop a comprehensive training programme which gives our trainees exposure to a wide range of property types and scenarios.

You’ll also benefit from an established mentoring scheme.

We’re inviting applications for our 2026 intake of trainees. It’s a good time to become a surveyor, and an even better time to join e.surv. What you might not expect is the friendly and resourceful central team providing invaluable support to all our customers and clients; the commitment to the personal and professional development of all our people. Flexible benefits, Share Save and BAYE schemes, and our fresh approach to incentive earnings make us different at e.surv.

• Inverness
• Preston
• North Northumberland
• Northern Ireland
• Edinburgh
• Denbigh / Cheshire
• Wigan
• Manchester / Bury
• Doncaster
• Lincoln
• Thetford
• Coventry
• Birmingham
• Milton Keynes
• Swindon
• Enfield
• Medway
• Dorset
• Guildford
• Truro and Torquay
• Brighton and Worthing

To be considered for the trainee programme you must be eligible for the 1‑year route to Assoc

RICS accreditation and have a strong base knowledge of Residential Building Pathology.

• A RICS or CIOB accredited degree or post‑graduate qualification, plus a minimum of one year of industry‑relevant work experience.
• A RICS approved relevant HND, HNC, NVQ Level 3 diploma, BTEC or foundation degree, plus a minimum of two years of industry‑related work experience.
• Four or more years of industry‑relevant experience.

Applicants who have completed the SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation are also welcomed.

• Eligibility criteria met.
• Genuine passion for property and strong pathology knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, initiative and a proactive approach.

• Sponsorship for the Assoc
  
  RICS qualification (including payment of all RICS fees).
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension.
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance (after Assoc
  
  RICS qualification).
• Death in service assurance.
• Share incentive schemes.

“For me, the most positive aspects of e.surv’s trainee programme are the excellent training and continued support I received from my mentors. The team provided me with clear and structured stages of training and development, easing my transition to Assoc

RICS qualification.” — Kevin Cunningham, Former Assoc

RICS, now MRICS Surveyor

“e.surv’s Trainee Surveyor scheme has been fantastic. It enabled me to kickstart my career as an Assoc

RICS surveyor faster than I anticipated. I was daunted at times but, via mentoring, classroom sessions, clever tech and lots of support from my Manager, Trainers and colleagues, I’ve achieved my goal, a career to be proud of.” — Sarah Shanks‑Pell, Assoc RICS Surveyor

To apply for a place on the Trainee Associate Surveyor Programme, please email  and include your location preference from our list of advertised locations in your covering letter.

e.surv is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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